Was the money hers? Or should it have been paid to my father and part of his estate?

If he was the primary beneficiary and he survived her, then the benefit should have gone to him (or his estate) unless the insurance policy had a...

What is the difference between an Estate and Trust? When my aunt & mother died all their financial assets were in their Trust?

The Estate covers things owned by the deceased person at their death. The Trust covers assets owned by the trust at death (or payable to the trust...

Does the grandchild have inheritance rights against grandparent's estate?

I concur with Ms. Stewart and as usual could not have answered it better myself. You don't mention if there is a will and that makes all the...

Is my daughter's daycare allowed to withhold their EIN from me?

It is common for day care providers to provide itemized statements to their clients that include the EIN for the entity so that the...

As beneficiaries, how can we get a copy of our father's will? how do we get the trustee to tell us what is happening?

Yes, you certainly have a right to know - especially if you are a beneficiary. You don't say if the trustee has an attorney but I would start...

When are you required to file taxes for an estate?

If you are handling an estate you need legal and tax advice from a professional. Typically a person who has income before they passed will have to...

What can I do to receive a share of my fathers settlement?

I agree with the other attorneys, however, I will also add that the answer to this question may also depend on the nature of the lawsuit. Certain...

What rights do I have regarding a will?

The will very well could direct all to her. If the will has been probated you can request a copy from the Surrogate's court. If they have not...

As both trustee and beneficiary is there a way for me to buy the house that is not considered self dealing?

Your brother is not being reasonable - he's basically trying to "extort" you. He's entitled to half the value of the house, end of story.

Probably is - you sold something for profit - that is income. They need the 1099 to document getting it off their books. You did business so you...